Nico González reacts to 'Caballo' nickname and breaks down Egypt goal

Argentina forward Nico González has reacted to the public revelation of his nickname 'Caballo' (Horse) by coach Lionel Scaloni, calling it a surprising and humorous addition to the team's animal-themed monikers. The Atlético Madrid player also gave a detailed, playful breakdown of the dramatic third goal in Argentina's 3-2 comeback win against Egypt in the World Cup quarterfinals.

The nickname revelation

Scaloni inadvertently revealed the nickname during a post-match press conference, saying, 'If you don't have Lautaro on the bench, or the Horse (Nico) González who runs like an animal...' Source: Infobae. González, speaking on AFA Estudio, confirmed the nickname has been used internally for a long time. He admitted he prefers 'Cabita' but laughed off 'Caballo González,' joking that the team is now like 'the Temaikén de Escobar' zoo Source: Infobae.

Breakdown of the epic goal

González humorously assigned percentages for the goal: 30% to himself for the sprint, 30% to Lautaro Martínez for the run, and 40% to Enzo Fernández for the finish Source: Clarín. He described his mindset during the comeback, saying he felt he was about to go home but kept pushing forward. He acknowledged Julián Álvarez's crucial recovery that started the counterattack, which he initially forgot to mention Source: Clarín.

The lighthearted interviews highlighted the team's chemistry and the emotional rollercoaster of the match, where Argentina trailed 2-0 before scoring three unanswered goals.